Around Town

Downtown Pittsburgh is a compact 50-acre area bordered by Grant
Street to the east, Penn Avenue to the north and the Boulevard of the Allies to
the south. You're never more than a few blocks to your destination, and
downtown is easy to walk. Outside of downtown, public transportation links the outlying city neighborhoods and
suburbs.

Tips for Taking a Cab in Pittsburgh

All major hotels in the
Downtown area have taxis waiting outside their front doors. In other areas of
the city, look for "taxi stands." You can also call for a cab by dialing 412-777-7777 for zTrip taxi services.

You can also hail
black-and-white taxis, dubbed "Pittsburgh City Cab," for trips to
select city neighborhoods. The fair is $4 initially and $1.75 per mile.
These short-run cabs will take patrons from Downtown to Mt. Washington, North
Side, Oakland, South Side, the Strip District, Uptown and the West End. In
addition to hailing the cabs, you may summon one by calling 412-323-2489.

For a full listing of Cab Services, including accessible and regional services, access a full list.

You can also pay at parking meters by phone. The Go Mobile PGH mobile app allows you to easily pay for parking at on and off stree parking meters throughout the City of Pittsburgh. This app will also send you a notification 15 minutes before your parking session is about to expire, allowing you to avoid getting a ticket!

There
are over 20,000 parking spaces in Downtown Pittsburgh operated by ALCO Parking and the Pittsburgh Parking Authority. On-street metered parking is also available
in downtown Pittsburgh, these are Pay-by-License Plate meters, so look for the nearest kiosk after
parking. Paying for your metered parking has been made easier with the Go Mobile PGH app now available for your smartphone. Simply downlad the app from www.gomobilepittsburgh.com and follow the directions!

Need to rent a bike? We've got options! Golden Triangle Bike Rental on
First Avenue in downtown Pittsburgh. Explore 20+ miles of traffic-free bike
path bordering the three rivers with spectacular views of Downtown, South Side
and North Side. Or, if you are looking to get from one side of town to the other on a bike register for Healthy Ride, Pittsburgh's bike share program, and rent a bicycle from any of the conveniently located Healthy Ride stations 24/7 for as little as $2 for every half hour.